The votes selected for this record are only a few of hundreds of legislative votes this session. The votes included here were selected because they are representative of distinct civil liberties issues addressed this session. They do not represent every issue or bill with civil liberties implications. Numerous civil liberties issues are resolved in the legislative committee process; many amendments do not have record roll call votes. Votes on bills or amendments impacting civil liberties may not have been included if the civil liberties issue was not the paramount subject of the bill or amendment. In cases where more than one vote occurs on a particular bill, we have chosen the vote that we feel presents the civil liberties issue most clearly.

If you have concerns or questions about a legislator’s vote on an issue, contact that legislator for an explanation. He or she should be willing to discuss it with you.